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Morganton, NC 28655 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Drexel Kids Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 99
- a week, county median
- $181
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About Drexel Kids Child Development Center
Drexel Kids Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Morganton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 99 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (828) 437-1456 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 99 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Drexel Kids Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Burke County has a median price of $181 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$181
Home daycare$156
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$112
Home daycare$120
School age
Center$64
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Drexel Kids Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Three Star Center License
- Capacity
- 99 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12000430
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 15 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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Aug 6, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
Corrected during the visit
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
- Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2026
Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
Oct 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
- Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2025
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2025
Show 7 earlier visits
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Sep 19, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
Corrected during the visit
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Drexel Kids Child Development Center
Is Drexel Kids Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Drexel Kids Child Development Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Drexel Kids Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 8 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 31 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Drexel Kids Child Development Center care for?
99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Drexel Kids Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Drexel Kids Child Development Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 437-1456 to confirm.
How much does Drexel Kids Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 437-1456 to ask.
What is Drexel Kids Child Development Center's phone number?
(828) 437-1456.
Where is Drexel Kids Child Development Center?
200 Oakland Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655. The nearest other daycare we list is Drexel Child Care, 0.6 miles away.